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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,140.60, 92,646.77 and 38,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,140.60, 92,646.77 and 38,841 is: 53,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,140.60 : 92,646.77 = 38,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,140.60/92,646.77 = 38,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,140.60x = 92,646.77 × 38,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,140.60x = 3,598,492,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,492,999.37/67,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,596.38

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